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February 26, 2009 <br />To Whom It May Concern: <br />The City of Rogers has contacted our City asking for support for the construction of the TH 101 <br />Flyover project. Presently, TH 101 is not able to adequately serve the transportation needs of this <br />developing area. This is due to the combination of local and regional traffic funneled through the <br />TH 101 /I-94 westbound off-ramp and TH 101 /South Diamond Lake Road intersections during the <br />evening peak period. <br />The proposed improvement is needed to relieve congestion and improve safety in the project area, <br />providing a significant regional benefit. The grade-separated TH 101 northbound ramp will <br />eliminate the need for northbound TH 101 regional traffic having to stop at existing traffic signals <br />located at the I-94 westbound ramps and at the South Diamond Lake Road intersection. <br />The funds presently allocated for this project are coming through the Metropolitan pool and will not <br />be in competition with projects funded through District 3 monies. We support the construction of <br />the proposed project as TH 101 is an important transportation corridor to our community and our <br />residents. <br />Sincerely, <br />Mayor Stephanie Klix;<zing <br />City of Elk River <br />S:\Council\I.ori\2009\memo and letter of support Rogers stimulus money 030209.doc <br />